Thermogenic Non-Slip Athletic Legging

ABSTRACT

Athletic garments having thermogenic, non-slip interior lining at selected locations to provide structural support, provide a thermogenic effect to the user, and to render the garment non-slipping. The garments may be leggings, shirts, shorts, bras or other garments and may be manufactured of nylon with lycra or other materials, with the lining manufactured of silicone, rubber, latex or plastic.

FILED OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to clothing. In particular, the presentinvention relates to thermogenic clothing having non-slip zones.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A detailed description of the preferred embodiments is provided below byway of example only and with reference to the following drawings, inwhich:

FIG. 1 is a front plan view of a preferred embodiment of a pattern ofthe invention;

FIG. 2 is a left side plan view of a preferred embodiment of a patternof the invention;

FIG. 3 is a rear plan view of a preferred embodiment of a pattern of theinvention;

FIG. 4 is a front plan view of the invention, showing thermogenicnon-slip zones;

FIG. 5 is a left side plan view of the invention, showing thermogenicnon-slip zones; and

FIG. 6 is a rear plan view of the invention, showing thermogenicnon-slip zones.

In the drawings, several embodiments of the invention are illustrated byway of example. It is to be expressly understood that the descriptionand drawings are only for the purpose of illustration and as an aid tounderstanding, and are not intended as a definition of the limits of theinvention.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

It is known to provide athletic leggings. Prior art athletic leggingsmay provide support to the buttocks and legs, but do not assist withweight loss and toning. It is desirable, therefore, to provide athleticleggings which include features to increase weight loss and toningefficiency.

It is also desirable in a legging to provide non-slip area within theclothing using materials which result in a comfortable and attractivepiece of clothing.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

As depicted in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 of the drawings, the present inventioncomprises a pair of athletic leggings having front and rear left andright leg panels, a front panel, a back panel, and front left and rightpockets.

In the preferred embodiment, the front and back panels rise higher thanstandard prior art athletic leggings, preferably having a front rise of30.5 centimetres. The front and rear panels are lined and double layeredto provide a smooth upper finish at the waist opening. Preferably, theleg length is shorter than standard athletic leggings, having an inseamlength of 68.5 centimetres. Preferably, the pockets have a width of 9centimetres and a height of 15.5 centimetres. Preferably, the fabricused to manufacture the legging is nylon with lycra.

As depicted in FIGS. 4, 5, and 6 , silicone lining is provided atselected locations on the inside of the legging to produce thermogeniczones. Preferably, silicone lining is provided at the pockets, the frontpanel, and the rear panel. Silicone lining 2 millimetres thick isprovided as a gradient increasing from 0% at the edges to 100% 5centimetres from the edges.

In alternate embodiments, silicone lining may be provided in other areasof the legging.

The silicone lining causes a thermogenic effect for the user below thethermogenic zones, increasing the core body temperature. The increase incore body temperature increases calorie burning for more effectiveweight loss and toning.

The presence of the silicone lining also provides additional structureand support to the legging, supporting stomach, lower back, buttocks andthighs. The silicone lining also provides the additional benefit ofincreased traction, creating a non-slip grip to prevent pants fromfalling down during exercise or otherwise.

According to one embodiment, artwork such as text or logos may beprinted on the leggings at desired locations. According to thisembodiment, the lining may be provided as art, text, or logos usingsilicone printing, rather than simply as full silicone panels.

In the preferred embodiment, the thermogenic non-slip lining ismanufactured of silicone. In alternate embodiments, rubber, latex orvarious plastics could instead be used. Other materials are alsopossible and are understood to be included within the invention.

According to another aspect of the present invention, thermogenicnon-slip linings may be added to shirts, shorts, underwear, bras,bathing suits, shapewear and other garments.

The invention comprises leggings with silicone lining in selected areas.In addition, it is within the scope of the invention to provide siliconlining elements which may be added to prior art leggings to provide thebenefits of silicon linings.

As many possible embodiments may be made of the invention withoutdeparting from the scope of the claims, it is to be understood that allmatter herein set forth or shown in the accompanying drawings is to beinterpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.

It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that other variationsof the preferred embodiment may also be practised without departing fromthe scope of the invention.

1. Athletic garments having a thermogenic, non-slip lining located atselected interior positions of the garment.
 2. The athletic garments ofclaim 1, wherein the garments are leggings having front left leg panels,front right leg panels, rear left leg panels, rear right leg panels, afront panel, a back panel, a front left pocket, and a front rightpocket.
 3. The athletic leggings of claim 2, wherein the front panel andthe back panel have a rise of at least 30.5 centimetres.
 4. The athleticleggings of claim 2, wherein the front panels are lined.
 5. The athleticleggings of claim 2 wherein the rear panels are lined.
 6. The athleticleggings of claim 2, wherein the front panels are double-layered.
 7. Theathletic leggings of claim 2, wherein the rear panels aredouble-layered.
 8. The athletic leggings of claim 2, wherein the inseamlength is no more than 68.5 centimetres.
 9. The athletic leggings ofclaim 2, manufactured of nylon and lycra.
 10. The athletic leggings ofclaim 4, wherein the lining is silicone and is attached to the inside ofthe leggings.
 11. The athletic leggings of claim 4, wherein the siliconelining is provided at the pockets.
 12. The athletic leggings of claim 4,wherein the silicone lining is provided at the front panel.
 13. Theathletic leggings of claim 4, wherein the silicone lining is provided atthe rear panel.
 14. The athletic leggings of claim 4, wherein thesilicone lining increases in thickness from no silicone at the extremeedge of the leggings to 2 millimetres 5 centimetres from the edge. 15.Use of an interior silicone lining in athletic leggings to providestructural support.
 16. Use of an interior silicone lining in athleticleggings to provide a non-slip interior surface.
 17. The athleticgarments of claim 1, wherein the lining material is rubber.
 18. Theathletic garments of claim 1, wherein the lining material is plastic.19. The athletic garments of claim 1, wherein the lining material islatex.